So, as you will have read from the above, there was a problem with my power steering pump.
Car Imports Direct got the car in, and to their credit had a new pump fitted within a few days
However... After a week, the noise was back, I checked and the power steering fluid had emptied
The guys from their workshop came up to me at my office, and topped up the fluid. Which was good of them. Worked fine for a couple more days, but then same again.
So, I have been without my car sinse Thursday now, and they have just told me that a replacement power steering pipe is on order.... And could be, wait for it, THREE WEEKS!!!
Anyone else had similar problems? Or maybe know the part number to see if there is any way of getting hold of one sooner????
Just to confirm though, the guys at Car Imports Direct have been good about this, getting my car in straight away, coming out to see it at my office etc. No problems with them at all, just wish it wasn't going to be so long without my car.
I have had it "on the road" for a total of 11 days sinse picking it up on the 17th Jan, Frustrating!!